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BULLETIN 

OF THE 

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 

1915: No. 55 



OCTOBER 1 



1915 



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Study Outlines 

of 

DOMESTIC ECONOMY COURSE 

Prepared by 

The School of Domestic Economy 
and Division of Home Welfare 

of 

The University of Texas 

Prepared at the Request, and with the Co-operation, of the Texas 

Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teacher Associations for 

Use by Parent-Teacher Associations and Others 

Desiring to Study Domestic Economy. 




Published by the University six times a month and entered as 

second-class matter at the postoffice at 

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useful knowledge, generally diffused 
through a community, are essential 
to the preservation of a free govern- 
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genius of democracy. ... It is the 
only dictator that freemen acknowl- 
edge and the only security that free- 
men desire. 

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STUDY OUTLINE OF DOMESTIC ECONOMY COURSE 

Prepared by 

THE SCHOOL OF DOMESTIC ECONOMY AND DIVISION 

OF HOME WELFARE OF THE UNIVESITY 

OF TEXAS 

These suggested study outlines are based upon bulletins pre- 
pared by members of the faculty of the School of Domestic 
Economy and lectures in the Division of Home Welfare of the 
Department of Extension of the University of Texas. These 
bulletins and a list of all other Extension bulletins can be ob- 
tained free by applying to the Department of Extension of the 
University of Texas, Austin, Texas. 

A club might use this series of programs as a basis for a 
year's work, devoting as long a time as seems advisable to each 
subject, or it might specialize on one or more phases of the 
work suggested, using the University bulletins along with some 
reference book on the subject. Suitable reference books are sug- 
gested at the end of each program. 

TOPICS 

1. THE CARE AND PREPARATION OF FOOD IN THE 
HOME. 

2. HOW TO FEED THE FAMILY FOR HEALTH AND 
EFFICIENCY. 

3. THE FEEDING OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. 

4. HOW TO CLOTHE THE FAMILY. 

5. THE PLANNING- OF SIMPLE HOMES. 

6. THE FURNISHING AND DECORATION OF THE 
HOME. 

7. THE BEAUTIFICATION OF HOME GROUNDS. 

8. THE FAMILY BUDGET. 

In order that these studies be carried out to the best advan- 
tage, it is urged that a leader be appointed for each program. 
It should be the duty of this leader to assign the lesson for the 
day, to look up the answers to all questions in the assignment, 



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to lead and encourage discussions, and to present or have pre- 
sented suitable papers bearing on the topic under discussion. 

If there is a domestic economy teacher in the town, the series 
of ten lessons published by the University especially for home- 
makers will be found most helpful. These lessons require the 
assist;; nee of a teacher of domestic economy, working in co- 
operation with the club. The University of Texas School of 
Domestic Economy, Austin, Texas, will send these lessons to 
you free upon request. 



LESSON NO. 1 

THE CARE AND PREPARATION OF FOOD IN THE 

HOME 1 

1. What is the advance on the price you pay for potatoes 
if you waste one- fourth in paring ? 

2. Under what conditions may we expect food to keep? 

3. Of what advantage is a vacuum cleaner .' 

4. Can you relate an incident of disease being transmitted 
through careless dishwashing .' 

5. How prevalent is the custom of eating unwashed fruits 
in your community ? 

# 6. What clangers may attend the use of polluted water as a 
cleansing agent ? 

7. What may he the dangers of the promiscuous methods 
which prevail in the employment of servan 

8. What per cent of the groceries in your town keep the un- 
canned foods in clean, well screened containers, and require 
their clerks to wear clean washable unifon 

9. What provisions is made for handling your bread in a 
sanitary manner ? 

10. What per cent of the meat markets in your town are 
screened ? 

11. Are there any laws in your town against selling meat 
Avhich has been cut and laid on the counter, exposed to the 
heat, dust, and handling of the customers ? 

12. What are the advantages of buying meat which has the 
word Inspected stamped on it ? 

13. Are the hotels and restaurants in your town serving 
foods from clean, well screened kitchens? 

14. To what extent have you investigated the food produc- 
tion and distribution in your community ? 

15. How far are you fulfilling your responsibility as an in- 
dividual housekeeper in spreading the gospel of civic cleanli- 
ness ? 



'These questions are based upon University of Texas Extension 
Bulletin No. 67, "Care and Preparation of Food in the Home," by 
Jennie R. Bear, Instructor in Foods, University of Texas. 



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References for further study : 

"Bacteria, Yeasts and Molds," by A. B. Conn, Ginn & Co., 
Boston ; $1.00. 

"The Story of Germ Life," by A. B. Conn, D. Appleton & 
Co., Chicago; 50 cents. 

"Care of Food in the Home," Farmers' Bulletin 2 No. 375, 
by Mrs. M. H. Abel. 

"Canning Vegetables in the Home," Farmers' Bulletin 
No. 359. 

"Canning Peaches on the Farm," Farmers' Bulletin No. 426. 

'■Canned Fruits. Preserves, and Jellies Household Methods 
of Preparation," Farmers' Bulletin No. 203, by Maria Parloa. 



3 All farmers' Bulletins may be secured free of cost by writing to 
the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 



LESSON NO. 2 

HOW TO FEED THE FAMILY FOR HEALTH AND 
EFFICIENCY 1 

The Use of Food in the Body 

1. Does man require the same nutrients as other animals? 

2. AVhat is the composition of the body? 

3. How are the foods classified ? 

4. AVhat is the use of water in the body, and what foods 
supply it? 

5. AVhat are the uses of protein in the body, and what foods 
supply it ? 

6. AVhat are the uses of starches and sugars in the body, and 
what foods supply them? 

7. AVhat are the uses of fat in the body, and what foods 
supply it? 

8. AVhat are the uses of minerals in the body, and what 
foods supply them? 

9. AVhat is the composition of some of our common food 
stuffs? 

10. What factors should determine our choice of foods? 

Food Requirements 2 

1. Does man require a Avell balanced ration? 

2. AVhat are the factors which determine the amount of food 
needed by an individual? 

3. How do you measure the amount of energy furnished by 
food ? 

4. AVhat are the different food requirements of a man at 
various occupations ? 

'These questions are based upon The University of Texas Extension 
Bulletins No. 2 7 6, "The Uses of Foods and the Proper Balancing of 
the Diet," and No. 333, "The Principles of Menu Making," second 
edition. 

-So many requests have come to the School of Domestic Economy 
for lessons on the proper feeding of the family, that it was thought 
wise to include several phases of this subject. All, or only one, of 
these sets of questions may be used, depending on the time which 
can be given to the subject. 



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5. What is the food requirement of a woman? 

6. What are the food requirements of growing children? 

7. What are the measure and weight of 100 calorie portions 
of some common foods? 

8. In feeding a family, how must the digestibility and bulk 
of the food be considered ? 

9. What amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrate should 
a well balanced ration contain? 

10. How can the housewife plan a well balanced ration for 
her family? 

Menu Making 

1. What is the best combination of foods that will furnish 
the needed amount of protein, fat, and carbohydrate? 

2. Give an adequate and well balanced menu for a child 
from two to five years old. 

3. Give an adequate and well balanced menu for a child 
from six to nine years old. 

4. Give an adequate and well balanced menu for a child from 
ten to fifteen years old. 

5. Give an adequate and well balanced menu for a man or 
woman at sedentary work; at hard work. 

6. What is a wise expenditure of money for a day's rations 
for a family ? 

7. Wha1 is a poor expenditure of money for a days' rations 
for a family? 

8. Why is proper table service an important part of a well 
planned meal ? 

9. Is the time needed to prepare a meal an important point 
to be considered in menu making? 

10. What balance should be observed in the planning of a 
meal? 

References for further study : 

"Nutrition and Diet," by Emma Conley, published by the 
American Book Company, Chicago, 60 cents. 

"Food and Household Management," by Kinne & Cool e v. 
•The Macmillan Co.. New York; $1.10. 



LESSON NO. 3 

SUGGESTIONS FOR INFANT FEEDING ; FEEDING THE 
CHILD ; SCHOOL LUNCHEONS 1 

Infant Feeding 

1. Why is mother's milk the best food for infants? 

2. "What is the composition of milk? 

3. What is modified milk ? 

4. How do you modify milk ? 

5. How do you modify milk for children of various ages ? 

6. How much milk must be given at each feeding .' 

7. How should milk be cared for at home? 

8. Why is clean milk an essential of proper feeding? 

9. How should the bottles be cared for ? 

10. What is the best method of pasteurization? 

11. What additions should you first make to the diet ? 

12. When should these additions be made ? 

13. At what age should the child be weaned? 

14. How should proprietary foods be used? 

15. How would you determine when a child is properly 
nourished ? 

16. How long should milk be the main article in the diet of 
the child? 

17. What food should we give a child over a year old ? 

18. Should a child eat the same food that its parents eat ? 

19. Why is proper feeding the most important element affect- 
ing the development of the child ? 

20. What is a satisfactory menu for a child two years old ? 

Food for the Child: School Lunches 2 

1. What kind of food does the growing child need? 

2. How much food does the child need? 



'These suggestions are based upon The University of Texas Bulle- 
tins No. 375, "Suggestions for Infant Feeding"; No. 342, "'Food for 
Growing Children"; No. 275, "The Problem of the School Luncheon," 
Part I; No. 300, "The Problem of the School Luncheon," Part II. 

-In the event that time is too limited to permit separate lessons 
on "Infant Feeding" and "School Luncheons," either may be chosen, 
or they may be combined to advantage. 



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3. When should food be eaten? 

4. Wha1 is the relation between nutrition and mental 
growth .' 

5. Why .should milk usually have an important place in the 
child's diel .' 

ti. Why should children's food be thoroughly cooked? 

7. Why should children's food be easily digestedl 

8. Why is it essential that children's food should offer va- 
riety 1 

9. "What .should food for the children cosl .' 

10. What are some good menns for children? 

11. How ran the school child be provided with the food he 
needs 1 

12. How should the lunch box be packed .' 

13. What should the lunch cosl 

14. What can the teacher do to make the lunch room a suc- 
cess? 

15. How can you besl organize the lunch room? 

16. Discuss some inexpensive recipes for lunches. 

17. How could yon manage a Lunch room withoul a trained 
supervisor? 

18. What are the working details of a lunch r 

19. AVhat i.s the rural school lunch problem? 

20. Why is co-operation of 1 he home and BCl 1 essential to 

the righl di V' lopmenl of the child .' 

References for furl her study : 

••The Care and Feeding of Children," by L. Emmel Holt. 
published by D. Appleton and Co., Chicago; 75 cents. 

••The Theory and Practice of [nfanl Feeding," by 11. D. 
Chapin, published by Wood & Co., Now York; $2.25. 

"School Feeding," published by United States Bureau of 
Education, Washington, I). C; E 

"School Feeding," by Louise s. Bryant, -I. p. Lipincott Pub. 
Philadelphia; $1.50. 



LESSON NO. 4 
HOW TO CLOTHE THE FAMILY 1 

1. What reasons are there for girls making a study of their 
clothes : 

2. Whai arc some of the bad effects upon the individuals, 
and upon the pupils as a whole, of overdressing in the school .' 

3. Would it be a good idea to organize a Middy Blouse 
Brigade in your schools .' 

4. What factors should you take into consideration when 
attempting to seled the most becoming colors for yourself? 

."». What is meant by appropriateness in dress? 

6. lu what ways is health impaired by the clothing? 

7. What are the advantages of ready-made clothing, of home 
made, of that made by dressmak - 

8. lu order to plan the wardrobe economically, what points 
should be considered .' 

9. Plan to keep an accounl of all money spent for clothing 
during the year. Lei your daughter do the same. 

10. Relate a personal experience in buying adulterated tex- 
tiles. 

Ri tVnnr.s for further study : 

"Shelter and Clothing," by II. Kinney and A. M. Cooley, 
published by The Macmillan Co.. New York: $1.10. 

••Textiles. "" by M. Woolman and E. McGowan, published by 
The Macmillan Co.. New York: $2.00. 



'These questions are based upon The University of Texas Extension 
Bulletin Xo. 68, "How to Clothe the Family." 



LESSON NO. 5 
THE PLANNING OP SIMPLE HOMES 1 

1. What arc the purposes that the home should be designed 
to serve? 

2. What factors are to be considered when determining the 
size of the house? 

3. What bearing do the direction of facing and the general 
exposure have upon the plan of the house? Discuss the effect 
on a plan which is before the club of east, west, north, south 
facing. 

4. What is meant by cross ventilation and why is it especially 
important in Texas? 

5. What importanl factors are to be considered in the placing 
of doors and windows? 

6. What should be the primary aim in the kitchen arrange- 
ment? 

7. Prom what two standpoints should the arrangement of 
a kitchen be considered ? 

8. In the light of the demands of these two operations what 
should be the principal furnishings of a kitchen, and how should 
these be placed with reference to each other, to the dining room, 
and to the back entry? 

9. What bearing docs the nature of the site have upon the 
type of architecture used? 

10. What relations should exist between the interior and 
the exterior of the house •' 

Eeferences for further study : 

"The Family House," by C. F. Osborne, Peun Pub. Co., 
Philadelphia; $1.00. 



'The questions in this lesson are based upon The University of 
Texas Extension Bulletin No. 69, "The Planning of Simple Homes." 



LESSON NO. 6 
THE FURNISHING AND DECORATION OF THE HOME 1 

1. What reasons have you for giving time and attention 
to the improvement of the arrangement or decoration of your 
home? 

2. What are the main factors essential to a satisfactory 
home ? 

3. What is meant by unity and balance in the decoration 
and furnishing of the home? 

4. What is the effect of the repetition of a line ? 

5. How would you make use of this in decorating and 
furnishing a room with extremely low ceiling? 

6. If you wished to make a small room with high ceiling 
look larger, how would you treat it? 

7. What wall papers would you avoid in such a room? 

8. What are the most essential points to consider in plan- 
ning a color scheme for your home? 

9. How does the exposure of the rooms influence your choice 
of color? 

10. How does the quantity of light entering a room influence 

your choice? Why? 

11. What should be the gradation in tones from floor to 

ceiling? 

12. Why are plain wall papers desirable? 

13. What is the most sanitary treatment for walls of kitchen 
or bathroom? 

14. Why should we avoid using figured draperies with figured 

wall paper? 

15. In using Texas pine .as an interior finish, how would 

you treat it? 

16. What is the best treatment for stained floors that show 

signs of wear? 

17. What are the most desirable materials for curtains for 

a bed room? 



"These suggestions are based upon The University of Texas Bul- 
letin No. 70, "The Furnishing and Decoration of the Home." 



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L8. Bow should they be hung? 

1!». What is the objection to shaded figures and landscapes 

in a pattern for wall or floor covering .' 

20, What considerations should enter into your selection of 
furniture '.' 

21. What is the difference between Mission and Colonial 
furniture .' 

'_'■_'. Discuss the use and abuse of ornaments and "bric-a- 
brac. " 

References for further study : 

"The Family House," by C. F. Osborne, Penn Publishing 
Co., Philadelphia; $1.00. 

"Furnishing of a Modesl Home," by P. 11. Daniels, Davis 
Press, Worcester, Mass.; $1.00. 

"The Planning and Furnishing of the Home."' by Mary -I 
Quinn, Harper Bros-., Franklin Square, New Xork; $1.00. 

"Furnishing the Home in Good Taste," Lucy A. Throop, 
Mel-wide. Nasi & Co., New York: $2.00. 

"The Care of the House," by T. M. Clark, The Macmillan 
< !o., Ni w Voik ; 50 cents. 

'•('h;iis on Old Furniture," by Arthur Hayden, Frederick 

StOkeS CO., New York; $2.00. 



LESSON NO. 7 
THE BEAUTIPICATION OF THE HOME GROUNDS 1 

1. Give ;ii leasl four good reasons for making the home 
grounds beautiful. 

2. In wli;it places should trees, shrubs and flowers be 
planted for the besl effecl .' 

'A. Wha1 is the relation of the house to the yard? 

4. Wha1 are the objections to planting trees and shrubs 
in straighl rows or in scattering them over the lawn? 

5. Why is it better to plant the edges of a walk than not 
in do so? 

6. How should the walks he laid? 

7. Give reasons for planting native things. 

8. What is the hest use to make of herbaceous annuals? 

9. When planting shrubs and flowers of varied heights, 
kinds of foliage and colors in a group, what is. in general, the 
correel method of arrangemenl .' 

10. Give directions tor transplanting trees and shrubs. 

11. Make a list of local trees, shrubs and flowers that are 
suitable lor use in yards. 

12. Draw a plan of your yard and see wherein you can 
improve it. 

]:',. Wli.it methods have been successfully used in certain 
towns and cities to induce vwvy one to beautify streets and 
yards .' 

14. What plan is it practicable for you to carry out in 
\ our community .' 

Inferences for further study : 

l". S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers' Bulletins N03. 
181, 185, 1!»">. 494; University of Illinois Bulletin, "The Illinois 
Way of Beautifying the Farm,'' by Wilhelm Miller (The Uni- 
versity of Illinois. Urbana, 111.) ; The University of Texas Bul- 
letin No. i'i'. 1915, "The Trees of Texas," by Isaac M. Lewis. 



The questions in this lesson are based upon The University of 
Texas Bulletin No. 71, 'The Beautification of the Home Grounds." 



LESSON NO. 8 
THE FAMILY BUDGET 1 

1. "What is meant by "the standard of living?" 

2. Name three factors which are largely responsible for 
determining the standard of living of the average American 
family ? 

3. What are some of the economic advantages of a definite 
allowance to the woman who keeps the house:" 

4. How many women of your personal acquaintance have 
a definite allowance? 

5. Do you keep household accounts and, if so, whal system 
do you use? 

6. What is a budget? 

7. What are some of the advantages of a family budget? 

8. Under what main heads should you divide the family 
income ? 

9. Wha1 per cenl of it would you allow for each division, 
and why? 

10. Under what circumstances would you feel justified in 
readjusting the allowance 

11. Tn what divisions do you think the greatest wastes occur. 
and why ? 

12. Discuss the advantage of an allowance for children, and 
what they should be expected to purchase from it. 

13. Would you class the moving picture shows as "higher 
life?" 

14. What per cent of the income of your family is expended 
for them? 

15. Do you purchase your family food supply in small or 
large quantities, for cash or credit? 

16. What are the advantages of having the family budget 
on a strictly cash basis? 

17. Under what division of the budget would you place the 



lr These questions are based upon The University of Texas Extension 
Bulletin No. 7 2, "The Family Budget," by Mary E. Gearing. 



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following expenditures, and why: Travel for health, subscrip- 
tion to the daily paper, a luncheon or afternoon tea in town? 

18. Discuss an ideal budget, and the possibility of living 
up to it. 

References for further study : 

"The Modern Household," by S. P. Breckenridge and M. 
Talbot. Whitcomb & Barrows, Boston; $1.00. 

"Cost of Living," E. S. Richards, John Wiley & Sons, New 
York: $1.00. 



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